Henry Parker Obituary

Henry Webster "HW" Parker, 84, of Moss Point, MS, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born June 8, 1938 in Pascagoula, MS to Henry Edward and Clara V Parker. He graduated Wade High School in 1956. While in high school he sang in the Original Melody Tones Quartet and played baseball and basketball. HW then graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1960, where he played second base. He was scouted to play professional baseball for the NY Yankees farm club, but instead he answered the call of the Lord to go into the ministry. He then attended Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY. HW served in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church for twenty years. He pastored in Winter Garden, Melbourne, Jacksonville, and Winter Haven, FL, and was the pastor of Christ Community Church in Jacksonville, FL, for twenty years. He returned home to serve at Caswell Springs United Methodist Church which is the church he attended while growing up. HW had a heart for mission work; he went on and supported many a trip. He faithfully attended and served at Three Rivers Assembly of God Church for the past seven years. HW was an avid and excellent golfer. He was also a golf instructor for many years, and several of his students went on to play at the college level. He himself qualified to play in the United States Senior Amateur Golf Tournament. HW was a lifelong hunter, a big Crimson Tide and Braves fan and a true sports enthusiast. He was raised in the car business and his love of automobiles continued throughout his life. HW had a great sense of humor, loved gospel music, particularly The Gaithers, enjoyed being with friends and family, and he loved the Lord with all of his heart, soul and mind. His favorite book of the bible was Philippians and his favorite verses were Philippians 4:5-7 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding; shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. and 4:13 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Lillie Mae Cochran; parents, Henry Edward and Clara V. Parker; sister, Lillie Kay Stephenson. HW is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Vicki Lynn Parker; children, Rebecca (Thomas) Marshall of Williamsport, PA; Cynthia (Jake) Burkhardt of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Tyler (Christan) Marshall of Camp Hill, PA and Tess Marshall of New York, NY; sister, Gay Nell Rudolf; four legged friend, Rusty; along with other family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Three Rivers Assembly of God Church, Mission Funds, in honor of HW. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Three Rivers Assembly of God Church in Moss Point, MS. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 10:00 a. m. with Bro. Gene Emswiler officiating. The family will accept friends from 9:00 a. m. until 10:00 a. m. prior to the service. Interment will be held at Aimwell Baptist Church Cemetery, in Aimwell, AL, with Eddie Rudolf, Robbie Cumbest, Raymond Jowers, Tyler Marshall, Thomas Marshall and Scott Stephenson serving as pallbearers. Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated in Moss Point/ Escatawpa, MS, is honored to serve the family of Henry Webster "HW" Parker. You may view and sign his online register book at www. heritagefuneralhome. us.